While he realistically has only about two more years at the top, the 34-year-old would still walk into most Premier League sides and he’s keen on a move to England this summer, having played in all other major leagues.

The likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and West Ham have been touted as possible destinations for the PSG forward, but it’s Manchester United who need him most.

Here are six reasons why he’s absolutely perfect for Old Trafford…

1) He’s an incredible goalscorer… and he’s getting better!

United recorded their lowest goal tally of the Premier League era with a lowly 62 last season – and they’re on course to score even fewer this season.

The Red Devils have scored just 37 times in 29 league matches this season and are over-reliant on youngster Anthony Martial.

Ibrahimovic has been on fire again this season (Picture: Getty)

Zlatan has hit 30+ goals in each of the last five seasons and, despite turning 34 in October, he’s seven goals away from recording a career-best total of 42 in one season this term.

2) He’s the perfect mentor for Anthony Martial

The Frenchman has been a revelation in his opening season at Old Trafford, but Louis van Gaal would privately admit that he’s been over-reliant on Martial.

The 20-year-old arrived at the Theatre of Dreams for a massive £36million and, although he’s impressed in his debut campaign, the second season is often more difficult for young players.

Martial will need guidance in the coming years (Picture: Getty)

It’s clear that, in Martial, United have a special player on their hands but he must be looked after.

Ibrahimovic knows exactly what it’s like to carry the burden of expectation from a young age, having moved to Juventus for a big fee at the age of 22, and he’d be the ideal mentor for the talented Frenchman.

3) He’s desperate to work with Mourinho again

Barring a minor miracle in the remaining weeks of the season, Van Gaal will lose his job this summer and be replaced by Jose Mourinho.

The Portuguese may split opinion among supporters but Ibrahimovic waxed lyrical about the former Chelsea boss in his 2011 autobiography ‘I am Zlatan’.

Ibrahimovic on Mourinho

Jose Mourinho is a big star. That guy says whatever he wants. I like him. He’s the leader of his army. But he cares, too. He would text me all the time at Inter, wondering how I was doing. He’s the exact opposite of Pep Guardiola.

If Mourinho lights up a room, Guardiola draws the curtains. I guessed that Guardiola was trying to match up to him.

Mourinho would become a guy I was basically willing to die for.

Mourinho’s believed to have a ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ to take over at United this summer and the pair could reunite at Old Trafford to take the Red Devils back to the glory years.

4) The Henrik Larsson effect

Remember the last time United signed a 34-year-old Swedish striker?

Larsson moved to Old Trafford on loan in the 2006/2007 season and had a galvanising effect on Sir Alex Ferguson’s side as they won their first league title in three seasons.

Larsson was an influential figure during his short stay at Old Trafford (Picture: Getty)

The former Celtic forward brought much-needed experience to a young United side and Zlatan could have a similar effect at Old Trafford.

Ibrahimovic has matured since moving to PSG and he’d flourish as an elder statesman in this youthful United side that is lacking guidance.

5) He’s like Eric Cantona

The similarties between Cantona and Ibrahimovic are plain to see and, with United struggling to find their identity in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson years, the Red Devils need a charismatic talisman to guide them out of the dark

Cantona relished the challenge of playing for Manchester United (Picture: Getty)

Cantona was the final piece of the jigsaw for Fergie’s first title-winning side and United legend Peter Schmeichel believes Ibrahimovic would relish the challenge of playing for the Red Devils.

Schmeichel on Ibrahimovic in 2015

What he does with PSG is incredible. He gives so much credibility and visibility to PSG… this is someone who takes responsibility.

Last summer, there were rumours that he would come to Manchester United. I then said that Zlatan was built for the club, he was born to play there.

It’s why Cantona was so strong when he was there, not at Leeds or in all other clubs in France. Why? Because it is Manchester United. In Manchester, there was the freedom given to the players, but also responsibilities.

6) He’s a top bloke

Okay, so he’ll hog the headlines wherever he goes but imagine a bit of this at Old Trafford?